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Sky Princess at Dutch Wonderland. Talk about a crappy name for a coaster, that's it! It always make me think WTF was their marketing department thinking, "the ultimate little girl roller coaster...an untapped coaster market...it's brilliant!"

"Candy in the Sun" by Swirl 360. Really fun, upbeat song. It was on the soundtrack to Never Been Kissed. 'Cause I know a place where the sun is always shinin'

Posting on here while I'm at work sure beats working! igsmile:

I'll take red and white rocks done as flag stripes on top of the blacktop any day over just having it over parking lot lines. And in the case of SUF, they ripped out all the blacktop and planted grass. I wouldn't say it looks "horrible", especially in comparison to Scream and Medusa West.

I am so looking forward to waterpark season. I love hot Summer days, and goign to HH (NJ) to float around for a couple of laps on the lazy river after work. And I love going to waterparks because even if I gain 20 pounds I can still feel good about my body compared ot some of the freaks in spandex sauage casings! Tom "I'm hoping Robb does wear a speedo like that! :love: " Benton

I got as close as I could, but there was a lake between me and SFGAdv, and a fence between me and the coasters on the piers at Seaside:

The parking lot is gone, and the plantings are just about to start actually. GA has no real parking lot coasters (like the California parks). The coasters built over the former parking lot (GASM and SUF) had all the blacktop removed or covered over, and the King is getting similar treament. This picture shows what I mean: http://www.gadv.com/Construction/A21805/1.jpg. You can't really see it but the parking lot fences are pretty well planted with trees as well.

Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags Great Adventure, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website _____________________________________________________________________________ 2005 February 22nd, 2005 - Kingda Ka Progress - SEE BELOW! May 12th, 2005 - Kingda Ka tests with riders May 17th, 2005 - Clues appear about an Intamin woodie coming to SFGAdv September 21st, 2005 - Leak that a Wooden Coaster will be announced on September 28th September 28th, 2005 - El Toro officially announced for 2006, along with Looney Tunes area October 28th, 2005 - Vertical construction on El Toro about to begin 2006 April 15th, 2006 - El Toro construction May 5th, 2006 - Kingka Ka encounters 2nd major breakdown(re-opens on May 25th June 10th, 2006 - El Toro set to open August 1st, 2006 - Freefall has seen its last ride 2007 January 7th, 2007 - Chiller G-Rolls being taken out June 22nd, 2007 - El Toro chain lift slowed down September 21st, 2007 - Chiller deconstruction begins September 27th, 2007 - Dark Knight announced 2008 February 11th, 2008 - Dark Knight construction photos July 31st, 2008 - Lightning strike puts El Toro out of commission for a few days October 28th, 2008 - Medusa to be transformed into Bizarro 2009 September 26th, 2009 - Houdini's Great Escape re-opens 2010 July 5th, 2010 - Great American Scream Machine will close for good on July 18th July 26th, 2010 - GASM dismantling photos August 12th, 2010 - clues lead to SFKK's Chang coming SFGAdv September 15th, 2010 - Official announcement that Chang will be rethemed as Green Lantern at SFGAdv 2011 January 15th, 2011 - Green Lantern construction photos May 19th, 2011 - Green Lantern Media Day coverage September 1st, 2011 - New rides for 2012: SkyScreamer, Bumper Cars, Scrambler September 26th, 2011 - SkyScreamer height increased from 150 feet to 240 feet February 13th, 2011 - Hurricane Harbor to add King Cobra in Summer 2012! 2012 April 3rd, 2012 - Official SkyScreamer topping off photos! April 14th, 2012 - SkyScreamer ERT for season passholders May 17th - 20th May 17th, 2012 - SkyScreamer Media Preview Day coverage July 25th, 2012 - King Cobra now open at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor August 20th, 2012 - Wild Safari Animal Park closing to make way for new safari attraction August 30th, 2012 - Safari Off-Road Adventure Announced! August 30th, 2012 - Big Wave Racer Announced! September 11th, 2012 - Adorable new species of otters joins the park lineup September 11th, 2012 - Fright Fest details revealed! 2013 January 25th, 2013 - Season Dining Pass details released! July 21st, 2013 - Safari Off Road Adventure pictures August 23rd, 2013 - Parts spotted behind Kingda Ka August 29th, 2013 - Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom announced 2014 August 28th, 2014 - Looping Dragon announced 2015 January 14th, 2015 - Park changes the name of the new ride to El Diablo March 24th, 2015 - Batman: The Ride to run backwards in Spring/Summer 2015 April 1st, 2015 - Holiday in the Park announced September 3rd, 2015 - Total Mayhem (S&S Free Spin) announced 2016 March 13th, 2016 - Joker Construction Tour March 24th, 2016 - Planning board grants approval for SFGAdv to build solar panel farm September 1st, 2016 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis announced for 2017 2017 May 5th, 2017 - Zumanjaro Drop of Doom Virtual Reality Media Day June 16th, 2017 - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis Media Day August 31st, 2017 - Cyborg Cyber Spin (ABC Engineering's Tourbillon) announced for 2018 2018 August 22nd, 2018 - Hell Fest maze announced for Fright Fest! August 30th, 2018 - Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth announced for 2019 November 18th, 2018 - Holiday in the Park Media Day 2019 January 25th, 2018 - Calypso Springs coming to Hurricane Harbor! June 15th, 2019 - Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth Media Day August 29th, 2019 - Jersey Devil coaster coming to Great Adventure (single rail RMC) 2020 May 14, 2020 - Drive-thru safari to return during social distancing June 30th, 2020 - Jersey Devil opening pushed back to 2021 _____________________________________________________________________________________ The park just posted a new picture looking down the launch track, and it looks awesome: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/images/golden_kingdom/89.jpg Compare that to this: Taken August 5, 2004...

Thanks everyone! I went back twice to get pictures at night, and it was well worth it. Any time you can go and see the park will be open later one night than all the rest, go to the park that night so you get see it lit up! Disney at night is beautiful, but IOA is incredible.

Thanks, that helps a lot! Our office used to be in Slough, whcih I thought was fairly close to Thorpe Park (and Legoland). I'm gogin top get some maps and do some more research. If I can fanagle a couple of extra days, I'd like to head to AT (not sure how far away that would be, but I would most likely have a rental car anyway).

Hey Robb- Just wanted to get your take on any of the SUF's (now the novelty has worn off somewhat). I keep hearing all these people complaining about SUF being forceless and boring (except the pretzel loop), and I completely disagree. I've been on SFGAdv's and SFOG's (the best by far), and I still think it's a rush to ride it. And as for it being forceless, I don't know how much force people want to feel on a ride that's throwing your body against the harness... Sorry to get off topic, but was curious about your thoughts.

Hey everyone...I guess I should introduce myself since I've been posting all over! :cooldude: I'm Tom, and I'm from the Garden State in the Philly suburbs. I live 20 minutes from GA, and my office is 45 minutes from DP, but I'm originally from the shore (used to ride my bike to Jenkinsons Pier all the time). :dork: In case you couldn't tell I'm an avid photographer, and coaster and park fanatic, and I combine the two hobbies on my site, AmusmentPics.com! igsmile: According to my profile I'm 35, which I find really scary because I realize I got my first job (working at Great Adventure) 20 years ago in March :crazy:

Sorry to double post, but the FTP upload kept timing out and crashing after I'd get a couple of pictures done, so I'm doing half and half... One last shot The top of the world Behind the green fence...

Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Disney's Animal Kingdom, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 February 20th, 2005 - New photos of Expedition Everest posted! (see below) March 21st, 2005 - Steam Donkey Expedition Everest trains revealed! July 26th, 2005 - Pull-through testing on Expedition Everest underway September 8th, 2005 - Expedition Everest construction update October 30th, 2005 - External construction for Everest complete, new details visible November 9th, 2005 - Expedition Everest logo unveiled! November 9th, 2005 - Expedition Everest details released November 16th, 2005 - First riders on Expedition Everest spotted November 30th, 2005 - Joe Rohde seen inspecting as crews continue prepping Everest December 1st, 2005 - More details of the new environment appear December 2nd, 2005 - First look at Expedition Everest lit up at night! December 13th, 2005 - More visible progress at Expedition Everest December 17th, 2005 - Expedition Everest cast member wardrobe revealed December 28th, 2005 - Annual passholder & Disney Vacation Club Expedition Everest preview dates announced 2006 January 23rd, 2006 - Pianojohn rides Expedition Everest February 12th, 2006 - A look at the "back side of Everest" 2007 March 2nd, 2007 - Animal Kingdom contractor attacks co-worker with gasoline May 29th, 2007 - Five injured on Kali River Rapids October 7th, 2007 - Expedition Everest blueprints posted! November 29th, 2007 - Ride op injured at Primeval Whirl 2008 January 7th, 2008 - Video of Animal Kingdom at night 2010 October 16th, 2010 - Wild Africa Trek coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom 2011 March 14th, 2011 - Disney worker dies following injury at Primeval Whirl September 20th, 2011 - Avatar Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom! December 23rd, 2011 - Primeval Whirl completely reopened - photos posted! 2012 January 21st, 2012 - A quick photo look at Expedition Everest February 9th, 2012 - Fastpass return times to now be strictly enforced March 31st, 2012 - Joe Rohde talks AVATAR, plus new food items & pigs! June 12th, 2012 - Special reduced pricing for Wild Africa Trek tour July 4th, 2012 - Sundowner Celebration seasonal event photos & video! October 24th, 2012 - Kilimanjaro Safaris Plains Zebras now at new finale 2013 January 20th, 2013 - Wilderness Explorer experience coming this Spring! October 12th, 2013 - New Avatar art & park nighttime entertainment news! October 30th, 2013 - Rare Hartmann's Mountain Zebra born at Animal Kingdom Lodge 2014 January 10th, 2014 - Ground Breaking for Avatar Land February 14th, 2014 - Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade to end in June May 7th, 2014 - 'Rivers of Light' night time spectacular announced! May 7th, 2014 - 'Harambe Nights' up-charge event announced! May 7th, 2014 - 'Festival of the Lion King' debuts in new Harambe Theatre in June May 7th, 2014 - “Winged Encounters — The Kingdom Takes Flight” Macaw mini-show debuts in Summer 2014 in Discovery Island 2015 February 26th, 2015 - New Avatar Details Released! May 2nd, 2015 - Harambe Marketplace Sneak Peek including food photos! May 25th, 2015 - Harambe Marketplace now open! June 23rd, 2015 - Zuri's Sweets Shop, Starbucks & more now open! 2016 November 21st, 2016 - New Pandora - The World of Avatar details released! 2017 February 7th, 2017 - Pandora - The World of Avatar opens on May 27th, 2017! February 9th, 2017 - Rivers of Light opens on February 17th, 2017! May 1st, 2017 - Pandora World of Avatar Media Sneak Peek Report 2018 February 22nd, 2018 - Party for the Planet celebration details released! April 22nd, 2018 - Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary Report! 2019 January 4th, 2019 - Kevin from Up! to begin making appearances! January 21st, 2019 - Male Masai giraffe calf born at Kilimanjaro Safaris April 25th, 2019 - "Rivers of Light: We Are One" updated show announced 2021 March 23rd, 2021 - Earth Week Celebration offerings announced! 2024 August 11th, 2024 - Tropical Americas land announced at D23! 2025 August 25th, 2025 - Zootopia: Better Zoogether! 4D show opens November 7th, 2025! _____________________________________________________ Original Post: Here are some photos of the progress made to Expedition Everest as of January 22. You can see they have done a lot, but still have a LONG way to go. I just hope that spending $100 million on this ride will overcome Vekoma's general suckiness. I'd hate to see this ride fizzle because the coaster itself is lousy! I have more photos over on my website if anyone wants to see more: http://amusementpics.com/Expedition%20Everest.htm Topping out the small peak Overview Framed by the river

May 19th is when they have scheduled the media day, so I would assume May 20th... 8)

Steel- 1-Millenium Force 2-SROS-SFNE 3-Nitro 4-SROS-SFA 5-X Wood- 1-Wildcat-HP 2-Roar-SFA 3-Lightning Racer-HP 4-Beast-PKI 5-Georgia Cyclone (front car only!)-SFOG

Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 February 20, 2005 - Hydra construction photos (SEE BELOW) November 17th, 2005 - Park to demolish its oldest building- Mansion House Hotel 2007 September 22, 2007 - signs appear for new impulse coaster VooDoo (Steel Venom from Geauga Lake) 2008 May 3rd, 2008 - VooDoo opens June 3rd, 2008 - Laser is for sale 2009 November 26th, 2009 - Demon Drop arrives at Dorney 2010 January 25th, 2010 - Demon Drop formally announced July 12th, 2010 - Demon Drop opens August 25th, 2010 - Planet Snoopy to replace Camp Snoopy in 2011 2011 February 3rd, 2011 - Invertigo moving from California's Great America to Dorney June 10th, 2011 - Dorney purchases an additional 6.75 acres September 22nd, 2011 - Dinosaurs Alive announced for 2012 October 15th, 2011 - Stinger (formerly Invertigo) construction update December 9th, 2011 - Stinger construction update posted! 2012 April 23rd, 2012 - Fast Lane rides announced September 3rd, 2012 - 'Zombie Invasion II' Halloween event announced! 2014 October 31st, 2014 - Cedar Creek Flyers announced for 2015 2015 July 22nd, 2015 - Christmas in July Toy Drive, July 25-26! 2016 August 18th, 2016 - New rides (Troika and Bumper Cars), show Cirque Imagine) & water park enhancements announced! 2017 August 16th, 2017 - Pre K being introduced at Dorney Park December 15, 2017 - Stinger is being removed 2019 August 19th, 2019 - Seaside Splashworks water play structure announced! 2023 August 10th, 2023 - Iron Menace announced! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Post The other day I took the hardhat tour of Hydra (and the rest of Dorney) and took a bunch of construction pictures I thought I'd share. igsmile: Hydra overall looks fun but really small. I have a feeling people are going to be somewhat let down by this one when they see it in person. To me, it made Batman the Dark Knight look huge... Take a look for yourself (I have more pictures of Hydra and the rest of Dorney Park in Winter on the Dorney page of my site): Sunset over Steel Force as I was leaving Nice looking helix The twisted coils Nice looking air pop over the station! The "Jojo Roll" (dumbest.name.ever!) View from the lake

Islands of Adventure is my absolute favorite theme park, and as beautiful as it is in the day time, it's even more beautiful at night. It's a shame so few people get to see it at night since they close so early! I took a bunch of night shots in January which I posted on my website, so I figured I'd share some here as well: (here's a link to the rest: http://amusementpics.com/IOA%20Night.htm) The end of a great day! The Adventure Continues! Port of Entry Marvel Super Hero Island Enchanted Oak Seuss Landing Sunset

Once you go to the stick, you never go back!

Stay at the Fairfield Inn, Courtyard or Springhill Suites in Lithia Springs. They are one exit west of the park, are all relatively new, and have decent rates. http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=ATLSF http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=ATLSX http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=ATLFS I always stay in one of them (but I always stay at Marriott hotels)

Yeah, WA doesn't have a lot to offer IMO, so a half day should cover it. Like Elissa said get the Q-Bot at SFOG, and "go for the gold" if it's crowded. SFOG has one of my favorite coaster and ride collections. Not the biggest, fastest, loopiest, but consistently good coasters (Ninja being the only exception to the rule). There shows are usually decent as well.

Just curious, what is everyone's preference on cars...manual transmission (5-Speed) or automatic? I noticed at a recent ACE event that there were more cars than average which were 5-speeds, and I became curious if this was a characteristic of all coaster fanatics (like the 6th sense for finding buffets), or just a freak of people attending East Coaster (and the word freak immediately came to mind when looking at some of the crowd there). Personally, I am a manual man. Every car I've ever owned has been a 5-speed, and I wouldn't dream of buying an automatic. I even special ordered my car so I could get it in 5-speed and had to wait a month for them to build it.

I agree totally! I thought DCA was great. It was interesting to me because it was Disney doing Six Flags (at least the original SF concept) the right way, with a huge bank roll. With the six themed areas highlighting the best of the state in architecture and landscape, and well themed "common" rides (roller coaster, ferris wheel, rapids ride, assorted kids flat rides, etc.), DCA is Six Flags over California.

Don't know if anyone esle has been watching, but in two days it looks like they almost completed maXair at CP. Just two days ago all they had was footings in place, and then the legs went up yesterday, and today it's nearly done... As of 1:00 EST:

Oops, sorry about that! I resized them (I thought) small enough..I'll make them smaller next time.